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Infective endocarditis

Prevalence
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Prevalence

In clinically suspicious cases, infective endocarditis is common c , as are vegetations. a

Note:

  • pre-test probabilty of infective endcarditis in suspected cases: 48% c
  • pre-test probability of echo-detectable vegetation or abscess cavity in suspected cases: 45% a

 

Expiry date: July 2003
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Authors   CM   Ball , C   Hennigan , S   Dhingra
Reviewer   E   Abrutyn
CAT Writers   CM   Ball , C   Hennigan , S   Dhingra